Bride to be Amy is suffering from a bout of pre wedding jitters. It seems
that everywhere she goes she sees a man apparently stalking her. Her
friends all think that it’s a result of her doubts about her impending
nuptuals, but we know that there will come a sharp point when they will be
forced to believe her.
The main problem with this film is audience attitude, as it seems everone
who has ever seen this is quick to dismiss it as a ‘Halloween’ clone.
Yes, I can see and hear perfectly well so therefore realised that the
theme tune is Michael Myer’s signature tune in a higher key and yes I
realised the similarities in dress code and weapon of choice between this
and ‘Halloween’ boogeyman Myers too.
The cast including Paul Gleason, James Rebhorn and Tom Hanks in his movie
debut, are all likeable enough if not a little bit cheesy and the whole
point of the story is a little silly too, but aside form this it’s not all
that bad.
In the end we have a well constructed little slasher that manages to
showcase some eerie locations, namely an old fashioned movie theatre, a
ghost train and a house in the suburbs, and it has it’s heart in the right
place too.
It’s true Tom Hanks has 4 scenes, the score is cheesy in places along with
the acting and our lead lady does actually hide from the killer rather
unsuccessfully in her polo-neck jumper!! But aside from this, the film was
the main inspiration for the start of ‘Scream 2’ so it can’t be that bad.
OVERALL SUMMARY
On first watch alone, I would have given this a 4 but after a second
viewing, discussion and careful evaluation, this gets a 3 as it did get a
little too cheesy.
